Rehearsal at Hamilton

Rehearsal at Hamilton

Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times

Professional soprano Karen Vuong sings the role of Pamina while Vance Miller conducts the Hamilton High School symphony orchestra. Jeffery Crawford, far right, is one of about 80 students practicing four days a week for the production of "The Magic Flute."

Professional soprano Karen Vuong sings the role of Pamina while Vance Miller conducts the Hamilton High School symphony orchestra. Jeffery Crawford, far right, is one of about 80 students practicing four days a week for the production of "The Magic Flute." (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Professional soprano Karen Vuong sings the role of Pamina while Vance Miller conducts the Hamilton High School symphony orchestra. Jeffery Crawford, far right, is one of about 80 students practicing four days a week for the production of "The Magic Flute."